Terroir

In the topsoil we find clay-rich black earth, but after a few centimeters it becomes sandier and there are massive blocks of shell limestone. In the deeper layers we find crystalline schist. At an altitude of approximately 180m, the vineyard is largely south-facing. Dry Farming – Organic Compost – Cover Crop – Gentle Pruning

Cellar

The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed, crushed and fermented on the mash for 21 days in a wooden cask. After pressing, the wine is filled into 500l barrels made of Leithaberg oak. Here it undergoes malolactic fermentation and is allowed to mature for another 18 months.

2023 Ried Schildten - Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC 2023

Profile and Characteristics

On the nose, the wine shows dark fruits, such as blackberry and sour cherry, supported by notes of licorice and tobacco. The restrained use of wood brings notes of roasted hazelnuts. On the palate, this powerful wine presents a fresh acidity while the elegant tannins and fine minerality are wonderfully interwoven. The wine pairs well with roast beef, baked porcini mushrooms and hard cheese.

Awards

Vinous Media

Falstaff

A la Carte

94+

Varietal

Blaufränkisch

Flavor

dry

Alcohol

13.5 %

Residual Sugar

1 g/l

Acid

6 g/l

Drinking Temperature

16 - 18 °C

Optimum Drinking Year

2025 - 2040